Retail Transformation Starts With Knowing Your Customer
In response to a changing marketplace, shifting consumer demands and the ongoing quest for improved operations, A&M’s Retail team has launched its “Retail & Consumer: Act Now” newsletter.
Fueled by growth in consumer spending, the retail industry is indeed thriving despite constant reports of store closings and mass layoffs. Legacy retailers, however, have neglected to modernize their operations and leverage customer data in a meaningful way. This is especially true of those in the brick and mortar category.
Tomorrow’s winners in the retail sector are those who embrace the complexities of today’s on-demand economy and adapt to ever-changing customer demands.
In this inaugural article, A&M Managing Director Mike Simoncic and Senior Directors Kristin Kohler Burrows and Lou Usarzewicz examine seven ways retailers can transform their business. The authors discuss how to accommodate for consumer behavior and adopt a demand-driven model.
Erin Brookes Featured on Bloomberg Discussing How Economic Pressures Are Shaping UK Retail and Consumer Behaviour This Black Friday
November 28, 2025
Erin Brookes joined Kriti Gupta and Guy Johnson on Bloomberg’s The Opening Trade to discuss the evolving dynamics of Black Friday and its influence on the UK retail market as the holiday shopping season kicks off.
THE UK FOOD AND BEVERAGE M&A MARKET
November 5, 2024
In the post Covid-19 deal-doing environment, the UK food and beverage sector has consistently attracted significant investment, showcasing its resilience and strong market fundamentals.
Alvarez & Marsal India Strengthens Its Consumer & Retail Expertise by Appointing Aparna Chopra As Executive Director
May 9, 2024
Alvarez & Marsal India has appointed Aparna Chopra as Executive Director within the Retail and Consumer Products practice, bringing 25 years of experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail and online businesses.
Paws for Concern: Pet Specialty Retail at a Crossroads
April 12, 2024
Pet Specialty retailers and investors stand at a critical crossroads amidst market slowdown, shifting customer preferences, fierce competition and the dominance of e-commerce. A&M’s Consumer and Retail experts delve into the challenges faced by the industry and offer actionable insights to thrive in the current pet retail landscape.
